Archive for January 2012
Plant a Seed
This week we will be discussing Plant a Seed, chapter #4 of Julia Rothman’s book, Farm Anatomy. This particular chapter covers quite a bit of plant related material including: Average frost dates Vegetable anatomy Squash varieties Build a bean teepee Dry bean varieties Pepper varieties Tater Tower 4 ways to grow tomatoes Tomato varieties How…
Read MoreMy Sewing Machine Hates Me
I’m having issues with my sewing machine again. I’m sure that the problem that I’m having could be solved very simply, so for those of you that sew, help me out. This is what is happening. I thread a bobbin. I put my bobbin in the machine. I sew for several minutes – everything is…
Read MoreFeatured Story
I’m happy to announce that my recent post about my crazy quilt blocks was featured on The Quilting Daily. That makes me super excited! It’s the first time one of my blog posts has been featured on someone else’s site. rxxbuynoprescriptiononline.com rxxbuynoprescriptiononline.com/bupropion.html rxxbuynoprescriptiononline.com/cipro.html If you get a chance, stop by The Quilting Daily and read the…
Read MoreStill a Little Crazy (Quilting)
I’m happy to say that in the last week, I’ve been rather prolific in creating quilt blocks, at least for me. I’ve completed 3 more 12-inch crazy quilt blocks, and have am partially finished with another. The best part about this project, besides all of the fun shapes and colors, has been using up some…
Read MoreTools of the Trade
This week we’re going to be covering the 3rd chapter of Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman – Tools of the Trade. This is the chapter that talks about: Tractors Tractor Implements How to plow a field Inside a Combine Other Machines Felling, bucking, splitting and stacking In the tool shed I found this particular chapter…
Read MoreGoing Crazy (Quilt)
I’m going crazy! Or at least I’m attempting it. I’m super excited about having completed my very first crazy quilt block. I’m still going to want to pick up some embroidery floss and do some detail stitching… unless of course any of my wonderful friends have any extra they would like to get rid of. …
Read MoreRaised in a Barn
This week we’re reviewing the second chapter of Julia Rothman’s book Farm Anatomy. Raised in a Barn covers: Barn styles Timber construction Trusses Barn doors, bracing, and hardware Barn cupolas Barn birds Farm buildings Animal housing Feeders Fencing This particular section of the book is full of beautiful illustrations of farm buildings, along with all…
Read MoreThreadless Submission
I’ve submitted another design to Threadless. I have titled this particular design “She Walks in Beauty.” The artwork, which I created last year, was inspired by the Lord Byron poem. SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that’s best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect…
Read MoreHome for the Winter
Well… it’s that odd time of year again. You know, after you take the Christmas decorations down, but before you want to do any Valentine’s Day decorating. What’s a girl to do? Winter Decor! But what does that mean? When I think of winter colors I think of one of two things. Either pale blue…
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